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The FIFA international calendar for 2011 and 12 011 31 May - 01 June 61st FIFA Congress Zurich 01 June Friendly match day 03-07 June International match days 05-25 June CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011 USA USA 18 June - 10 July FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 Mexico 26 June - 17 July FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011 Germany 01-24 July Copa America 2011 Argentina 29 July - 20 August FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 Colombia 30 July Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil 10 August Friendly match day 01-11 September FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Ravenna/Italy 2011 Italy 02-06 September International match days 07-11 October International match days 11-15 November International match days 08-18 December FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 Japan 01-31 January Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Equatorial Guinea/Gabon 29 February Friendly match day 22 March UEFA Congress 24-25 May FIFA Congress 01-05 June International match days 08-12 June International match days 08 June - 01 July UEFA EURO 2012 Poland/Ukraine 25 July - 11 August Olympic Football Tournaments London 2012 - Men England 25 July - 11 August Olympic Football Tournaments London 2012 - Women England 15 August Friendly match day 07-11 September Friendly match day 12-16 October International match days 02-18 November FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 Thailand 14 November Friendly match day

It wouldn't. There are a number of international breaks that the leagues have to take. Not all of these will be taken up by qualifiers and are for friendlies (such as this tournament). Three "four nation" games vs RoI, NI and Wales each season instead friendlies against Denmark, Faroes, Hungry etc wouldn't cause any fixture problems.

Dissapointing crowd but guess more folk will have decided to just head over for the weekend match rather than the whole week. I think the tournament has been a great idea (although I would say that given Scotland's two wins). Much more valuable to the manager than normal friendlies, with a bit of a competitive edge. Probably need to make some adjustments to the tournament (could it not be like the 6 nations where home/away is alternated each tournament?) but overall pros out weigh the cons.

I thought tickets for Sunday were 40Euros with some cheaper ones (I managed to get a £27 ticket but that was the "Cheap" one)

This will be the same bunch of cunts that happily pay the scum 5% of OUR fucking gate receipts from their fans every time they visit.

That's do the fucking job Just need XI players worthy of the fucking thing now...........................

Not any more he doesn't!! http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/editor-s-picks/ibrox-clearout-1.1103271 :lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove:

I wouldn't know if they did or not. Looks like the FAI's crazy pricing for these games has come back to bite them on the ass, looked about 10,000 in the ground tonight. Tough for Scotland to win this now, hopefully they win tomorrow so they at least make a game of it

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Don't you know about the VAT rise

Ok hardly news but a wee reminder before the welcome summer break. After the farce of allowing Celtic to play in some money spinning tournament the 2nd week of the season by bizarrely announcing every club could opt out of one game at the start of the season the Huns have unsurprisingly taken advantage of this utter bullshit and arranged a home friendly with their London cousins. Not for the first week of the season, not for the second week but for 3rd weekend of the season. http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/251665-torres-and-terry-heading-to-ibrox/ We better not have either of these two when they fucking about getting vast wads of cash. The SPL really is a fucking embarrassment.

ummmmmm did the Lithuanian not get welcomed into Tyncastle as their savior because he reversed a decision to sell up in Gorgie and move out of town? Oops

Lowest crowds in years (I'll have to consult my "Roar of the Crowd" book to see when they were last as low as this but I'm thinking a long, LONG time ago) So what do the board do? Increase ST and Pay on the gate prices

He scored 12 goals last season, are we likely to get in a striker that will match that? Well possibly but our record over the last decade would suggest that is pretty unlikley. If he can build on this seasons performance and have a bit more of a solid and consistent line up behind him then I'd much rather than have him than £400k that the playing side will never see anyway.

Apparently minor earthquakes happen all the time, even in europe (as can be seen from that site), so it maybe isn't as impressive as it might seem.

Scary stuff http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1D51um/hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php%253Fsmp%2526lang%253Deng

Anyword on him staying on in a coaching capacity?

Notes on the Pittodrie meeting of Supporters’ Group representatives 9th April 2011 Several different groups were represented at the meeting, hosted by Chris Gavin, also attended by Willie Miller. Supporters Clubs were asked to forward any topics for discussion in advance. Key points arising were: 1. It was confirmed that Neil Doncaster and Stewart Regan have agreed to come to Aberdeen for a forum which would involve a wide spectrum of invitees. A date has yet to be confirmed but it is likely to be into t the 2011/12 season. 2. Fit Fans Campaign – Other clubs have been running these but not AFC. Jim Crawford of the Club’s Community Department has been investigating this with the SPL. The Club will be going ahead with the SPL Trust’s FFIT initiative. It is not expected that the campaign will begin until August but full details will be announced when available. A leaflet has been published and a copy will be emailed to Supporters’groups. 3. Is it possible to publish away fan numbers in the programme as is done by many English clubs? Action – There is no particular reason why this is not done and Malcolm Panton will look at the possibility for next season. It may be that it would be more accessible on the website rather than the programme 4. Why does the alcohol ban continue at Scottish football grounds? Other sports’ grounds sell alcohol with no issues. Scottish clubs are not against the sale of alcohol in their grounds if it could be properly managed, especially as it would potentially be a source of additional revenue. However the decision lies at Scottish Ministerial level and is not in Football’s hands. If supporters want to lobby for change, it might well be an issue for the Supporters Trust movement to pursue. 5. Is it really so hard for the SPL to plan a fixture list that is basically week about home and away? This will be a good question to put to Neil Doncaster when he is here. AFC has made representations on this issue in the past but has to recognise that the fixtures list is complicated by factors outwith the League such as other events that may be planned around the country, International and European requirements. Television also has a bearing on the list. 6. Islander Season Ticket –can the same deal offered to offshore workers be offered to islanders from Shetland and Orkney? This is not something that the Club will look to extend. 7.A question was asked about problems with queuing at the South Stand and Main Stand prior to the Cup replay against St Mirren. The main problem was at the Main Stand where 2 additional turnstiles should have been in operation. The communication should have been dealt with far better with the supervisor and lessons will be learnt from it. The fact that these turnstiles were not open meant that fans made their way to the South Stand putting those turnstiles under pressure with queues forming there although there no queues whatsoever at the Richard Donald Stand. 8. A wide ranging football discussion with Willie Miller followed, addressing questions about renewals of player contracts. Willie explained that there was a great deal of work required and part of this depended on the Manager’s decisions concerning who he wants to retain and who he would prefer to release. The first team squad needs to be about 22players and the Club will make the best possible offers that it can manage based on the financial position in the current economic climate. A lot of work has been done scouting possible replacements for players who will leave and who can be better for the money. We have used many young players this season and this maintains the Club’s reputation of being one where developing players will get their chance to progress. The under-19 set-up has been bringing through some very promising players but others may need a bit longer to develop so there are tough decisions to be made with so many being over 19 by the end of this season. There has been discussion within the SPL of a possible change to an under 21’s league to allow the slower developers more chance to progress. There has been a move to drop the requirement for the under-21’s element of match squads. AFC does not favour this change but it seems likely to happen. Date of next Meeting: To be advised when the new season’s fixtures are known.

Will we ever win a fucking trophy again?

And rather than reintroduce a reserve league they come up with guff about "B team" in the lower leagues thus totally distorting and fucking up lower league football.

Is this holding players back and meaning teams lose out on players as they are forced to make decisions very early on in their careers, or are we satisfied that if they aren't good enough now they will never be? Would a year of reserve football maybe not be the stepping stone many of them need to fullfill their potential?

Can't argue too much with that. We've struggled to find one half decent keeper over the last few years so to replace two would seem foolhardy.

So Hibs aren't interested in sorting their defence out then?

espn have been doing pitch side interviews and cameras in the dressing room since they got the gig. Not certain whether they do it for epl games but certainly did for FA cup matches. The Super League has also had cameras in the dressing rooms for a few years.

Apparently he wants the deal to go through now but the current board want to wait till the end of the season....all a bit strange. Looking for an exit strategy?